Atty. Christopher E. "Chris" Moore
Chris Moore is an advocate for employers, and has successfully defended federal and state law claims of race, sex, religious, age and disability discrimination; breach of contract, wrongful termination, retaliation, defamation, harassment, infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, interference with contract, whistleblower, employee benefits and abuse of right claims; state and federal wage claims; family and medical leave claims; unfair labor practices; and labor arbitrations. He has also successfully represented employers in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agree
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About Christopher E. "Chris" Moore at a glance
Christopher E. "Chris" Moore is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, Texas, State Bar of Texas, and Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1996) and Rhodes College (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris Moore is an advocate for employers, and has successfully defended federal and state law claims of race, sex, religious, age and disability discrimination
- breach of contract, wrongful termination, retaliation, defamation, harassment, infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, interference with contract, whistleblower, employee benefits and abuse of right claims
- state and federal wage claims
- family and medical leave claims
- unfair labor practices
- and labor arbitrations
- He has also successfully represented employers in disputes involving non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.Chris has also represented management in union organizing campaigns, labor disputes and the defense of unfair labor practice charges
- As an advisor, Chris has prepared written employment practices, systems, forms and contracts, and has trained managers on their implementation and administration
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher E. "Chris" Moore's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher E. "Chris" Moore handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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